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MTA corridor study could see Light Rail expand into Towson via Loch Raven Boulevard, public comments due by Nov. 7 [VIDEO]

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Transportation officials are exploring options that could see the Light Rail expand into Towson via the Loch Raven Boulevard corridor. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration says its Central Maryland Regional Transit Plan identifies 30 transit corridors that together would create a strong transit network in Central Maryland. The East-West portion of the plan expands transportation options […]

Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office resolves disability discrimination lawsuit against developer overseeing Perry Hall senior apartment complex, other housing communities

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division this week announced that Maryland-based developer Stavrou Associates, Inc. and related entities have agreed to pay $185,000 to settle claims that they violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act […]

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Governor Hogan announces enhanced patrols to protect Asian businesses, communities [VIDEO]

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—At an event in Ellicott City this week, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he has directed Maryland State Police, in coordination with chiefs and sheriffs across the state, to increase enhanced visibility patrols in response to anti-Asian violence and discrimination in recent weeks. In addition, the governor: Encouraged victims and witnesses to report incidents to the state’s Hate Crimes […]

Parkville man charged after breaking into a vehicle at state park

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—A Parkville man has been charged after breaking into a vehicle at a state park in Howard County. Maryland Natural Resources Police say that Eric Jensen Sr., 44, broke into a vehicle and stole a backpack from it at Patapsco Valley State Park. The incident occurred on October 24th. Park visitors are reminded to remove or conceal any valuables […]

Nottingham man snags winning $100,000 Md. Lottery scratch-off

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Nottingham man has found Maryland Lottery gold for a third time. This time, the construction worker swung his pick at a $10 Gold Rush X50 scratch-off and won a $100,000 prize. The lucky prospector found his Gold Rush X50 top prize while driving between work sites. The Maryland Lottery regular has his favorite stores, but said his luckiest […]

Nottingham man shoplifts, steals police SUV while handcuffed

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Authorities have arrested a Nottingham man after he shoplifted various items then stole a police SUV – while handcuffed. At about 10 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, police responded to the WalMart located in the 3200-block of North Ridge Road in Ellicott City (21043) for a report of a merchandise theft in progress. An officer arrived […]

Essex man arrested, charged in connection with 14 burglaries

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

Police in Howard County have charged an Essex man with 14 burglary cases over the past two years. David Warren Chilcote, 66, of Wiltshire Road, has been charged with committing commercial burglaries, all but one in Ellicott City, between September 2016 and April 2018. The last case was in Fulton. Chilcote has been captured on video at numerous businesses over the […]

Sgt. Eddison Hermond killed in Ellicott City flooding, Maryland flags to fly at half-staff

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

On Tuesday evening, Governor Larry Hogan ordered Maryland flags to fly at half-staff to commemorate a local National Guardsman. Sergeant Eddison Hermond disappeared on Sunday trying to rescue someone from the catastrophic flooding that wiped out historic Ellicott City for the second time in three years. Sgt. Eddison’s body was found in the Patapsco River on Tuesday, according to authorities. […]

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